Chives – Allium schoenoprasum

Plant : Chives are an uncommon native plant but are commonly grown domestically as a culinary herb.  The plant grows from a bulb and produces numerous stems, up to 30 cm tall.  They are a member of the Alliaceae family.

Flower : The flower heads grow at the end of the stems, forming a ball of numerous tiny purple flowers.  They flower between June and July.

Pollen : Click here to see more about Allium schoenprasum pollen.

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